Definitions [2]
Define weathering.
Weathering is the process of the disintegration or decomposition of rocks at or near the Earth’s surface due to the action of natural agents like water, temperature changes, wind, and biological activity. It leads to the breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces or changes their chemical composition, without any removal of the material from the site.
Define the following term briefly:
Soil texture
Soil texture — It is the makeup of the soil referring to the sizes of the soil particles.
Concepts [8]
- Introduction of Weathering and Mass Wasting
- Weathering
- Types of Weathering
- Different Rates of Weathering
- Importance of Weathering
- Mass Movements (Mass Wasting)
- Types of Mass Wasting
- Erosion
